Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCrosskirk, church and friary, Peebles
Medieval · Church and friary, peebles

Crosskirk, church and friary, Peebles

Scotland
HES SM90237
Period
Medieval
Site type
Church and friary, peebles
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crosskirk is a medieval church and friary located in Peebles, Peeblesshire, Scotland. The site represents an important example of medieval religious architecture in the Scottish Borders, reflecting the establishment of monastic communities in the region during the Middle Ages. The friary, documented as a significant ecclesiastical foundation, would have served both spiritual and community functions typical of medieval religious houses. The surviving remains provide archaeological evidence of medieval construction techniques and the layout of such establishments within the burgh of Peebles.

Crosskirk, church and friary, Peebles is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90237. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crosskirk, church and friary, Peebles?

Crosskirk is a medieval church and friary located in Peebles, Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90237.

What period does Crosskirk, church and friary, Peebles date from?

Crosskirk, church and friary, Peebles dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a church and friary, peebles. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Crosskirk, church and friary, Peebles?

Crosskirk, church and friary, Peebles is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM90237.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crosskirk, church and friary, Peebles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenrath,settlement 1010m NE of (7.1 km), Glenrath,settlement 730m NE of (7.4 km), Glenrath,settlement 550m ENE of (7.7 km).

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